Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 462 Jiang Qing, like livestock, designated
The next day, nine o'clock in the morning.

Huanyu Film & Television's official Weibo account and Yu Zheng's personal Weibo account both updated their status and issued apology statements on time.

The two apology statements were almost identical in wording, acknowledging that during the broadcast of "The Long Moon Shines Brightly," the company, out of concern for the popularity of its artist Bai Lu's character, resorted to unfair competitive tactics, hiring online trolls to systematically and deliberately release a large number of false statements against Chen Duling online, which had a negative impact on her personal reputation and acting career.

The statement used phrases such as "deep reflection" and "sincere apology," and indicated that it would strengthen internal management to prevent such incidents from happening again.

The news was like pouring a ladle of cold water into a boiling oil pan, causing an immediate uproar.

Netizens who had been closely following the matter immediately flocked to the comments section, flooding the comment sections of the two Weibo posts.

In less than ten minutes, related hashtags such as #YuZhengApologizes# and #HuanYuFilmAdmitsToSmearingChenDuLing# quickly climbed to the top of Weibo's trending topics list, and their rankings continued to rise.

As one of the most talked-about dramas recently, "The Long Moon Shines Brightly" was already in the eye of the storm. The exposure of such a despicable inside story has naturally sparked heated discussions across the internet.

"My God! It's actually true! Yu Zheng's actions are disgusting!"

"Those smear-looking press releases from before were obviously suspicious; they were definitely set up!"

"Let Huanyu go bankrupt! They can't compete fairly, so they resort to dirty tricks?"

"I feel sorry for Chen Duling. She's just trying to act, but she has to be targeted by such dirty tricks."

"Huanyu, get out of the Chinese entertainment industry..."

Chen Duling has recently gained a lot of new fans due to her role. Now that they see their idol being treated so unfairly, they have rushed to the comments section to demand that Yu Zheng provide a more specific solution and call on the industry to boycott this kind of malicious competition.

Bai Lu's Weibo account was naturally not spared either.

"Did you know your boss did this kind of thing?"

"Huanyu Entertainment has really gone to any lengths to promote you!"

"Birds of a feather flock together. Aren't you just like Yu Zheng?"

Birds of a feather...

Egret's fans vehemently defended their idol, engaging in heated debates with critics in the comments section.

"LuLu is also a working person; the company's actions should not be attributed to the artist!"

"Every wrong has its perpetrator, every debt its debtor. Go find Huanyu and Yuzheng, and stop bothering our Lulu!"

"I trust Lulu's character; she would never agree to use such methods!"

"That's right, Lulu and Dudu have a very good relationship. They often interact on set!"

"That's right, take away the innocent Lulu..."

Beyond the chaotic fan war, many netizens have conducted a rational analysis of Huanyu Entertainment and Yu Zheng's apology statement.

"Brothers, don't you guys think this is a bit strange? Chen Duling was just attacked for two days, and the evidence against the online trolls has been exposed, and now even the person in question has slid down and apologized? This efficiency, this result, doesn't seem like the usual operation in the entertainment industry?"

"Same here! Generally speaking, companies will stubbornly deny these things and just let them slide. This time, Huanyu surrendered way too quickly, it's like someone's holding a gun to their heads."

"Blind student, you've hit the nail on the head! I've wanted to say this for a long time. The whole process was so smooth and precise, it felt like there was an invisible hand controlling everything from behind."

"Speaking of the invisible hand... Have you all forgotten Jiang Qing? Doesn't this move seem very familiar?"

"Holy crap! The case's solved! If Jiang Shen was behind it, then everything makes sense! With his power and methods, getting this evidence would be a piece of cake for him. Huanyu is nothing compared to him. Are they just waiting to be crushed if they don't apologize obediently?"

"Yan Zhi You Li CP fans are ecstatic! I knew President Jiang wouldn't let Dudu suffer!"

"Ahhh! The main characters are giving us some sweet moments! Even though it's indirect, it's so sweet!"

"Please, please, let's air Running Man already! I can't wait to see them all together!"

For a time, the "Yan Zhi You Li" CP super topic was as lively as the Chinese New Year, with various analysis posts and celebration posts emerging one after another, and the anticipation for the upcoming broadcast of "Keep Running" was also brought to its peak.

Seeing this, the "Keep Running" production team immediately updated their official Weibo account, announcing that a preview episode would be released tomorrow, which garnered many likes from netizens.

Meanwhile, at an advertising shoot in Chongqing.

While touching up her makeup, Chen Duling sat on a lounge chair, silently scrolling through the trending topics on her phone.

Looking at the two sincere apology statements from Huan Yu and Yu Zheng, she felt no joy on her face. Instead, her eyes were filled with complex emotions, and she sighed softly.

Although she had guessed this outcome from the moment the evidence was exposed the night before last, seeing the other party so readily admit defeat still left her with mixed feelings.

Throughout the entire process, Jiang Qing did not contact her at all, only sending a few words.

But she knew perfectly well that, just as netizens had guessed, Jiang Qing had been the mastermind behind the whole thing from the beginning.

He didn't say anything, but he cleared away the obstacles and solved the problem for her in the most direct and effective way.

This quiet yet powerful protection warmed her heart, and a gentle joy welled up uncontrollably within her.

If... if he weren't surrounded by so many women, but only by her.

She thought that her joy at this moment would be even more unreserved.

Reason kept reminding her to keep her distance from him, but her emotions were easily swayed by him time and time again.

This constant pulling and tugging left her feeling exhausted and helpless.

After hesitating for a long time, she still opened the familiar WeChat chat window. Her fingertip hovered over the screen for a moment before she finally typed only two short words.

"Thank you."

After clicking send, she handed her phone to her assistant, took a deep breath, regained her composure, and walked towards the shooting area, temporarily suppressing her chaotic thoughts and immersing herself in her work.

the other side.

Inside a suite at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Beijing.

The heavy curtains blocked out most of the sunlight, with only a few rays filtering through the edges to illuminate the dim room.

The air was thick with a lingering, ambiguous atmosphere. Clothes were scattered haphazardly on the carpet and sofa, telling tales of some unspeakable, intense events of the previous night.

Jiang Qing was the first to wake up. His biological clock allowed him to wake up on time even when he was tired. However, he woke up too early the first time and went back to sleep.

He turned his head and looked at the egret that was still fast asleep beside him.

She lay on her side, facing him. Her usually radiant face looked unusually serene, though a trace of weariness from their passionate encounter lingered between her brows.

Jiang Qing looked at her and recalled how the girl had gone from her initial bold provocation to her later uncontrollable pleas for mercy, and finally to her limp state last night, finding it quite amusing.

Of course, the egret last night was enthusiastic, straightforward, and highly cooperative, which gave him a very good experience.

Especially after he was with Mai Mai a few days ago, compared to the girl's naivety, Bai Lu was much better in terms of both figure and skills.

Hmm... People who can dance are just different.

Jiang Qing gently lifted the covers and got out of bed without disturbing her. She stepped barefoot onto the carpet, picked up her scattered bathrobe, casually put it on, and walked into the bathroom.

The warm water washed over my body, taking away some of my fatigue.

When he finished washing up and walked out of the bathroom with his half-dry hair, he found that Bailu on the bed had already woken up.

She sat leaning against the headboard, the thin blanket only loosely covering her waist, leaving large expanses of her snow-white skin exposed to the air, completely oblivious to the fact that she was revealing too much.

But those bright, smiling eyes were now staring at him with a hint of resentment, unblinking.

Jiang Qing met her gaze and knew perfectly well what she was complaining about.

In the latter half of last night, he did lose control of his strength a bit, because the girl's sobs at certain moments were too stimulating.

He walked over, sat down on the edge of the bed, gently touched her slightly disheveled long hair, and softly comforted her.

"I'll be gentler next time."

Upon hearing this, Bailu raised her hand and punched his shoulder lightly, though the force was weak.

"You better be!"

She opened her mouth and realized her voice was hoarse, so she gave him a reproachful glare.

"keep your word."

Jiang Qing smiled, grabbed the hand that had been used to commit the crime and held it in her palm, then said, "I have something to do today, so I have to go first. If you need anything later, or if you miss me, just send me a message."

Upon hearing this, Bailu readily gave an "OK" sign, then slid down, lay back down, pulled the blanket up, and responded in a muffled voice.

"Okay... I'm too tired, I need to catch up on sleep, I'll sleep forever..."

The sound grew softer and softer, as if she could fall asleep again in the next second.

Jiang Qing found her languid appearance somewhat amusing and bent down to tuck the blanket around her.

Just as he was about to get up and leave, his gaze inadvertently swept over the curve of her buttocks, which appeared particularly pert as she lay on her side. The blanket was tucked between her legs, outlining a rounded arc.

His eyes flickered slightly, and almost subconsciously, he raised his hand and lightly patted the smooth, round buttocks, making a crisp "smack" sound.

"gone."

"oops!"

Caught off guard, Bai Lu cried out in surprise, turned her head sharply, and instantly lost all sleepiness. She glared at Jiang Qing's retreating figure as he walked towards the door, cursing under her breath.

Jiang Qing! Are you crazy?!

"Ugh, this is so annoying! Let's get out of here!"

"If you don't leave, I'll bite you to death!"

Jiang Qing didn't turn around, but waved to her with her back turned, and left after successfully pulling off her prank.

Hearing the door close, Bailu slumped back down, burying her burning face in the pillow. Recalling some of the blush-inducing and heart-pounding scenes from the previous night, she couldn't help but mutter under her breath.

"What an animal... his stamina is outrageous... no wonder... no wonder Dudu's little body couldn't handle it..."

The mumbling gradually subsided, his heavy eyelids closed, and he sank back into darkness.

Jiang Qing left the hotel and got into the car waiting downstairs.

Zhou Zhengkai greeted him as usual and then said nothing more, while Chen Duo handed him a cup of warm coffee.

"Good morning, Mr. Jiang."

"morning."

Jiang Qing took the coffee and took a sip, enjoying the invigorating effect of the caffeine.

The car smoothly merged into the morning rush hour traffic.

He took out his phone and saw the "thank you" message from Chen Duling. It was just two simple words, but he could imagine her trying to stay calm and her brows furrowed as she sent it.

He didn't reply, but just looked at those two words, smiled, and put his phone aside.

Some things are better left unsaid.

He then opened his email and began browsing the report sent by Zhao Quan regarding the recent data indicators of Wanxiang Ecology.

For him, dealing with the evidence was just a minor incident.

Competition in the technology sector is the battlefield where he needs to give his all.

In the following days, the online discussion about Huanyu's apology gradually subsided, but the popularity of the drama "The Long Moon Shines Brightly" was not greatly affected. On the contrary, the incident attracted more curious onlookers, and the viewership data continued to rise.

Chen Duling's portrayal of Ye Bingshang and Tian Huan, with their complex characters and stunning looks, has won the recognition of more and more viewers. Related fan-made videos have continued to spread on various platforms, and at one point, they have steadily overshadowed the male and female leads promoted by the official team.

When Bai Lu made her first public appearance after the incident at a business event, she was asked by the media for her opinion on the matter, and she acted with grace and poise.

"Dudu and I are very good friends in private. I also feel very sorry about some of the company's inappropriate behavior in the past. I believe that the innocent will be proven innocent and that good roles and acting skills will eventually be seen by the audience."

She skillfully separated her personal actions from those of the company, maintaining a superficial friendship with Chen Duling while also securing her core fan base.

As for Yu Zheng, after this lesson, he indeed became unusually quiet. His figure of pointing fingers and trying to gain attention can no longer be seen on social media platforms, as if he has completely fallen into silence.

Before they knew it, it was mid-April, and Jiang Qing had been having a very leisurely time.

Today I went to Xiaomi Science and Technology Park to have tea and chat with Lei Jun. Tomorrow I'll stroll over to Baidu Building to ask Li Yanhong for some freebies. In between, I also took some time to visit Tsinghua University to check on the progress of the joint laboratory and see Jiang Nan.

This rare period of leisure lasted until the 16th.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, the spring sunshine was just right. Jiang Qing was sitting at a fishing spot by the artificial lake of Panhai Shijia, his fishing rod trembling slightly.

He glanced at his watch and, seeing that it was almost time, leisurely packed up his fishing gear.

I went home, changed into a light, dark gray casual outfit, put on a black baseball cap, and drove myself to Wanda Cinema, which was ten kilometers away.

He pulled his baseball cap down low, and the movie had already started when he went in to get his ticket checked.

Using the light from the screen, he quietly walked to the last row and found his seat.

This is the largest IMAX theater in the cinema, and the movie "Changsha Nightlife" is being shown on the big screen, even though it hasn't been released yet.

Jiang Qing leaned back in her chair and watched, feeling that the pacing of the plot was a bit slow and the storyline wasn't very engaging.

Feeling rather bored, he shook his head, guessing that the film's box office performance wouldn't be very good.

When he saw He Xixi, played by Zhang Jingyi, bluntly say the line "Do you want to sleep with me?", he almost couldn't help but laugh out loud, thinking that the screenwriter was quite daring.

The film ended with a lukewarm response from the audience.

After the screening ended, the audience did not leave immediately, but discussed the plot in small groups.

Most of these are fans of the lead actors, waiting for the next part of the promotional tour.

Before long, the side door of the giant screen hall opened, and the group filed in.

Jiang Qing's gaze instantly locked onto that familiar figure in the crowd, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

Zhang Jingyi looked very fresh and lively today.

A black printed short-sleeved T-shirt paired with a light blue denim skirt, the hem of which stops just above the knee, revealing her straight calves.

Her makeup was simple and natural, which highlighted her good complexion. Her hair was divided into two braids and hung down on both sides of her body, with the ends of the braids swaying gently with her steps.

When the corners of her lips turned up, two cute little parentheses appeared, and her eyes were so bright they seemed to be filled with starlight, her gaze full of spirit.

She was talking to her colleague with her head turned to the side, her eyes crinkling, radiating youthful energy.

After a round of enthusiastic cheers, the lead actors took turns introducing themselves, guided by the host.

When it was Zhang Jingyi's turn, she stood below the big screen, took the microphone from the host, and glanced at the audience.

When her gaze inadvertently swept over the last row, she paused slightly, but quickly and naturally looked away, continuing to smile and interact with the audience.

Jiang Qing looked at her calm and composed demeanor under the spotlight, his face showing admiration.

This girl always manages to display her unique vitality in various situations, like a sunflower growing towards the sun, forever so fresh and vibrant.

After a brief self-introduction, Zhang Jingyi shared her understanding of the role, drawing applause from the audience.

At this point, the host continued smiling and proceeded with the program, intending to select a few audience members to ask Zhang Jingyi questions.

The two people were called on in a standard manner, and when the host suggested choosing a last person, Zhang Jingyi's eyes darted around and she offered to choose herself.

Although the host was surprised that she didn't follow the procedure, he didn't mind such a small thing and smiled and said it was no problem.

Zhang Jingyi put her hands behind her back, scanned the audience seats, and finally fixed her gaze on the last row at the top. A sly glint flashed in her eyes as she pointed to a certain spot.

"You're the one, audience member."

The sound was crisp and clear, conveying a joyful mood.

Everyone in the hall looked in the direction she pointed, and many of them were stunned by what they saw.

Several people were sitting in the direction Zhang Jingyi pointed to, but almost all of them immediately recognized their target.

The reason is simple: that figure's presence was simply too strong.

It is impossible to ignore.

(End of this chapter)